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“The world-class soloists include bass-baritone Michael Hawes, whose deep ringing tones set the tone for the evening in the “Opening Psalm”.
- Jon Sobel (NYC Reviewer), Nov. 2022
Benedict Sheehan, Vespers
Florence Price’s “Adoration” - originally for Solo Organ, this translation is for Brass Septet.
“Je t’aime” (from the ’90s) was sung with heartbreaking beauty by Michael Hawes.. [who later] showed up playing a mean flugelhorn in the profoundly sad “Comme d’habitude,”
- Susan Miron (Arts Fuse), Feb. 2023
Skylark, La Vie En Rose
“Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!”
- Albus Dumbledore
Welcome friends.
I am grateful to have music in my life. Grammy® nominated, I enjoy a multi-faceted career as a Bass-Baritone singer, Trumpeter, Pianist and Educator. Based in Austin, TX, I am the Director of Music at St. Thomas More Parish, and am pursuing my Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Texas, Austin. Music has a way to bring folks together and feel things that truly are beyond explanation. I am incredibly grateful for all of my beautiful friends, colleagues and listeners out there, I’m the luckiest guy in the world making music with and for you.